The School is fully
registered and accredited by the National Council for Technical Education as a
health training institute, owned and run by the Southern Diocese of the
Evangelical Lutheran Church in Tanzania

The School was inaugurated
in January 1963 and is adjacent to the Ilembula Lutheran Hospital.From November 2003, the School started
offering a Diploma in Nursing Course for both female and male Students.The duration of the course is still four
years.

1.1NUMBER OF STUDENTS AT 31ST DECEMBER 2003.

1st year
Students18

2nd year
Students29

3rd year
Students28

4th year
Students29

Total number 104

31.3SCHOOL FEES.

For Nurse B.300,000/=p.a per Student

For Nurse A.462,000/= p.a per
Student

OTHER SOURCES OF
INCOME

1.Grant from the Southern Diocese1,670,000/=

2.Grant from the Government-

3.Donations Ilembula Lutheran Hospital465,555/=

31.4ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

Form four with passes in
Science subjects

vShould be 18-25 years

vShould pass the entrance
examination set by the School on English and Mathematics

vShould be physically and
mentally fit.

vShouldhave a birth certificate.

31.5PROBLEMS

vThere are fewer teachers
than the official required number

vOld dormitories and
classes need major repair

vThree Staff (teachers)
houses needed

vShortage of teaching
material

31.6FUTURE PLANS:

Engage
in both operational and strategic planning to continually improve the
institution as it strives to address its mission.